Lake Naivasha is famous for its high populations of hippos and flamingos. There
are over 1,500 hippos in the area, and you are guaranteed to see them. The lake is a
birder’s paradise as it is home to over 400 bird species. Lesser and greater flamingos
flock to the lake, forming a wash of bright pink across the lake’s surface. Giraffes,
zebras, impalas, and waterbucks can be sighted in the immediate vicinity of Lake
Naivasha, around Crescent Island, Crater Lake Game Sanctuary, and Longonot
National Park. Lucky adventurers may even glimpse a leopard.
Lake Nakuru is bordered by Nakuru Town on its eastern side while on the western
side is the Nakuru National Park. The catchment area of the lake includes Menengai
Crater and Bahati highlands to the north and north-east respectively while to the
west is the Mau escarpment.
Lake Elementaita is fed by hot springs at its southern end and two small streams; the
Mereroni Kariandusi and Mbaruk flowing from the Eastern plateau. The surrounding
landscape is characterized by rocky faults, volcanic out crops and cones. To the east,
the lake is flanked by small scale agriculture while Ututu and Soysambu wildlife
conservancies surround the remainder.
